23/04/2015
HR MANAGER – COSMETICS MANUFACTURER
Our client is a very well respected name within FMCG cosmetic production and manufacturing based in Kampala, Uganda. With rapid expansion they are an exciting multinational company to be a part of with reach across the entire East and Central Africa.
We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to join their team in Kampala Uganda
OVERVIEW OF ROLE
Manages and directs the activities of the Human Resources Operation department.
Reporting to: Director of Human Resources
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Develop, implement, monitor and improve an approved Human Resource strategy supporting the achievement of the business goals and aligned with the company’s overall HR strategy
• Supervises the activities of assigned personnel in the Human Resources department
• Performs supervisory functions at the level established by Management for the position
• Provides advice to and coordinates manpower planning activities to all Project / Region, departments. Includes summarizing all plans into one general plan for presentation to and review by Executive Management
• Liaises with the Ministry of Labor to discuss potential manpower requirements for Company growth/expansion and planned future projects
• Provides guidance and direction to training activities at all Project/ Region locations
• Directs the activities of the compensation and benefits section. Includes preparation of job analysis, job descriptions, job evaluation, salary administration – merit, adjustment and promotion increases - payment of allowances, performance appraisal and other employee entitlements and benefits
• Supervises the activities of personnel administration. Includes processing all personnel action procedures for leaves, holidays, sickness, travel, grievances, corrective action, and application of Labor Regulations, fulfilling requirements, administration of medical insurance and ensuring equitable application of human resources policies throughout the Project/ Region operations
• Manage the Human Resource Department budget in the most effective way and continuously seek solutions to reduce the costs whilst delivering appropriate service levels
• See to the ex*****on of authorized letters/ memos from the supervisor and calculates/prepares accordingly all sorts of personnel action forms including promotions, up-grading, salary adjustments, granting of allowances, transfers, temporary
• Checks the process of procedural flow through to the personnel files and/ or HR and Payroll systems before it is forwarded to Finance for final processing
• Managing appointments and training courses of applicable employees
• Regular contacts within the Company are at all levels to provide advice, resolve problems and participate in future planning. Outside the Company contacts are with counterparts and occasionally with higher levels to present Company’s position and seek approval
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Salary package will reflect experience levels and will depend on the candidate
• Housing provided
• Transportation provided
• Plus medical coverage
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
• B.A. in HR, Personnel Management, Industrial Relations or Administration
• 8 years progressive experience in all aspects of the human resources function
• At least 3 years in a senior supervisory position in HR
• Multinational FMCG company experience
• Good knowledge of applicable standards, policies, procedures within specialty areas
• Ability to interpret and explain rules and transaction procedures to managers and their staff
• Ability to work with a diverse workforce
• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and standard record maintenance procedures applicable to a personnel office
KEY SKILLS
• Leadership
• Achievement Drive
• Communication
• Developing others
• Teamwork & collaboration
• Analytical thinking
If qualified kindly send your cv to [email protected]